Times are changing, and it’s so important to reach parents where they are at. For many of our parents (and older students), that’s on social media. Adults are on Facebook and Instagram, and our students (even at a young age) are logging into Instagram and Snapchat more than ever. Check out these tips to engage […]
What to Put in Your Parent Newsletter
Communicating with parents can be difficult if you send out individual emails or rely on making phone calls to get your primary information across. The good news is that editable newsletters make it easy to send out updated, helpful information for your students and their families all year long. Here’s what to put in your […]
Flexible Seating Storage
When I fully embarked on the flexible seating journey last year, I wasn’t sure where my students would store all of their stuff. Where will their books go, notebooks, and supplies? Was I going to do community supplies, individual supplies, or a mix of both? See what worked and didn’t in our class as we […]
Easy Parent Volunteer Gifts
As we get closer to the end of the school year, I like to thank my parent volunteers who come in on a weekly basis. Now, you may be rolling your eyes as you read this thinking, “What parent volunteers?” Trust me, I get and have been there. I spent the majority of my time […]
First Day Tips to Maintain your Sanity
Holy moly, I just began my 10th year teaching. I’m not sure if I’m more blown away that I feel like I finally have credibility at Back to School Night or that I have enough energy to blog after the first day. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way that make for a smooth […]